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Annual Meeting Waivers

The Academy of Management offers a limited number of complimentary registrations each year to support invited guests, contributors, and partners who would not otherwise attend the Annual Meeting. The resources below outline the three (3) waiver programs administered by AOM, including eligibility, how recommendations work, key deadlines, and what candidates can expect during the review process. 

Please review the appropriate guide for your role. For additional questions, contact [email protected].  

DIG Waiver Guide

For Division and Interest Group Officers

Download the full 2026 Annual Meeting DIG Waiver Guide.

  • Purpose: Provides one complimentary Annual Meeting registration for invited guests, contributors, or individuals who would not otherwise attend. 
  • Eligibility: Only non‑members may receive a DIG Waiver; DIG Waivers cannot be used for AOM members. Recommendations may only be made by DIG officers. 
  • How to Recommend a Candidate: DIG officer emails a written recommendation to the candidate. Candidate submits the 2026 Registration Request Form (DIG Waiver) and uploads the recommendation. Email submissions are not accepted. 
  • Deadline: Submit by 1 July 2026 17:00 ET (UTC‑4). 
  • After Submission: Candidate receives registration confirmation within 3–5 business days. 

NOTE: No fixed number of waivers per DIG; processed first‑come, first‑served. If candidate already registered, they may request a refund after submitting the form.

Editor Waiver Guide

For AOM Journal Editors

Download the full 2026 Annual Meeting Editor Waiver Guide.

  • Purpose: Provides one (1) complimentary Annual Meeting registration for invited guests, contributors, or individuals who would not otherwise attend. 
  • Eligibility: Only non‑members may receive an Editor Waiver; Editor Waivers cannot be used for AOM members. Recommendations may only be made by current and incoming AOM journal editors. 
  • How to Recommend a Candidate: AOM journal editor emails a written recommendation to the candidate. Candidate submits the 2026 Registration Request Form (Editor Waiver) and uploads the recommendation. Email submissions are not accepted. 
  • Deadline: Submit by 1 July 2026 17:00 ET (UTC‑4). 
  • After Submission: Candidate receives registration confirmation within 3–5 business days. 
  • Notes: Each journal may issue up to two (2) waivers. If candidate already registered, they may request a refund after submitting the form. 

AOM Waiver Guide

For AOM HQ Staff

Download the full 2026 Annual Meeting Staff Waiver Guide.

  • Purpose: Provides one (1) complimentary Annual Meeting registration for invited guests affiliated with Governance, Marketing, Career Services, or associated societies.
  • Eligibility: Waivers are for non‑members only and cannot be used as awards. Only AOM staff may recommend a recipient. 
  • How to Recommend a Candidate: Staff member emails a written recommendation to the candidate. Candidate submits the 2026 Registration Request Form (AOM Waiver) with the uploaded recommendation. Email submissions are not accepted. 
  • Deadline: Submit by 1 July 2026 17:00 ET (UTC‑4). 
  • After Submission: Candidate receives registration confirmation within 3–5 business days. 

NOTE: Waivers use a shared pool; processed first‑come, first‑served. Recommendation: limit requests to 10–15 per team. If candidate already registered, they may request a refund after submitting the form.